Removing Carrier Support

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IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Mark severance cut (1) through 20 mm dia. hole and cut carrier support.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Severance Cut And Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove carrier support section.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area Of Carrier Support Section

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